Asia Travel Information

Getting In & Out Of Hong Kong

There are for basic way of getting in to Hong Kong that is by Air, Train, Sea & Bus; which is basic mode of transportation for getting into a country. 1. By Air Hong Kong International Airport is world class. Sixty airlines ferry passengers to 140 locations around the world. The gateway

Festivals in Myanmar

Myanmar is a Land of Festivals: a festival for every month of the year. Most festivals are cultural and religious. Majority are nation-wide celebrated while a few are distinctly regional. The dates of the festivals and special events are determined by the Lunar Year. 1. January • Kayin New Year celebrated on

Nightlife of Hong Kong

Hong Kong provides a vibrant nightlife. Do not fight the temptation to join the party. Things to do: take a luxury night cruise over Victoria Harbor; visit pubs, bars, night clubs; or stroll in the bubbling streets with the locals. Don't just sit back and watch. I. Night Tour Do you fancy

General Information For Tourists - II

20. Religion The majority of the people of Myanmar are Buddhist although Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are also practiced. 21. Telecommunications Telephones & fax facilities are available in most hotels in Yangon and Mandalay but charges are quite expensive. E mail facilities are now available at many hotels and local businesses in Yangon

When To Visit Hong Kong

Subtropical Hong Kong has four distinguishable seasons. Good weather makes it an ideal destination for travelers all year round. The peak travel season is in autumn, from September to around Christmas time. The spring, from March to mid-May, tends to be warm and humid, accompanied by fogs and drizzles. The average

Getting Around Hong Kong

Sight seeing in Hong Kong is made easy for the visitors through variety of public transportation which can be termed as life line of Hong Kong Tourism. 1. Taxi Color coded taxis operate in different districts of Hong Kong. Fare, depending on districts, starts from HKD12 to 15 for the first two

Entrance Fees In Tourists Places in US$

I. Entrance Fees In Tourists Places (Rangoon) in US$ 1. Shwedagon Pagoda $5 2. National Museum $5 3. People's Park $3 4. Gem Museum $5 5. Ngar Htut Kyi Pagoda $2 6.

Top Rated Tourist Attractions In Hong Kong

Hong Kong is full of fabulous events and attractions. The following are a few of the must-sees rated tops by tourists. Victoria Peak is the best place from which to admire the lights of this Oriental Pearl. Peak Tower with its famous wok-like architecture standing at the exit of Peak Tram.

Myanmar Tourist Guides — Attractions

I. City - Rangoon: Rangoon, the capital of Myanmar is the host for some of the world’s mind-blowing wonders, like the: 1. Shwedagon Pagoda: Rudyard Kipling termed it as the .Golden Wonder.. It looks beautiful during sunset as the last rays fall on the soft golden dome, making it glitter. The great

Fast Facts About Hong Kong

1. Telephone System Public telephones in Hong Kong belong to the following 6 types: Yellow telephone only for local calls: accepting 1- or 2- HKD coins Yellow telephone for international calls: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Silver telephone: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Telephone accepting magnetic cards and coins for international

Asia News

Treasuries ease in Asia ahead of auction

Treasuries ease in Asia ahead of auction U.S. Treasuries eased in Asia on Wednesday ahead of an auction of 10-year notes, although analysts said the Federal Reserves decision to keep interest rates unchanged was generally positive for bonds. The Fed held rates at 5.25 percent after its policy meeting on Tuesday,

First bird flu deaths outside Asia

First bird flu deaths outside Asia A teenage brother and sister who died of bird flu were infected with the H5N1 strain of the virus, said the UN's health agency. It confirmed the first human fatalities from the deadly strain outside east Asia. A laboratory in Britain had detected H5N1 in samples

Asia shares gain on US jobs data

Asia shares gain on US jobs data Asian stocks rose more than 1 per cent on Monday as strong US jobs data late last week buoyed hopes that consumers there would buy more Asian goods, and oil prices dropped further below $60 a barrel. Gold jumped more than $3 an ounce

In Asia, English is useful but Mandarin is rising

In Asia, English is useful but Mandarin is rising Inside a brightly painted classroom, a circle of kindergarten kids sits facing their teaching assistant, a Filipina. "So what kind of present do you want from Santa?" she asks in English. "Do you want a toy? Who likes Barbie?" Some of

Canadian programme gives hope to Afghan refugees in Central Asia

Canadian programme gives hope to Afghan refugees in Central Asia They both came from Kabul and are heading the same way – to Canada – but Mohammad Haroon Rahoon and Saliha Azizullah have taken very different routes along the way. He fled one conflict for another, while she has known nothing

Asia-Europe summit to focus on Burma

Asia-Europe summit to focus on Burma Global security issues, including joint Asia-Europe counter-terror measures, nuclear tensions with North Korea and failed international efforts to end military rule in Burma will head the agenda of next weeks Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) to be held in Helsinki. The September 10-11 gathering, bringing together leaders

Trinidad bans dyed feathers from Asia over bird flu

Trinidad bans dyed feathers from Asia over bird flu PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Trinidad and Tobago's annual Carnival next February will be without feathers from Asia after the government banned their import because of concerns about bird flu. A shipment of dyed feathers intended for use in costumes

Asia-Pacific prepares pandemic test

Asia-Pacific prepares pandemic test Australia and Singapore will lead an international exercise in June to test communications preparedness for a possible bird flu pandemic, officials said on Thursday. The exercise, the first of its kind and involving major economies of the Asia-Pacific region, would test how countries would stay connected in

Indian team gets ready for Asia Cup qualifier

Indian team gets ready for Asia Cup qualifier The Indian football team was slugging it out in a practice match against the Air Force team, but its skipper, Baichung Bhutia was sweating it out by jogging on the adjacent athletic track. "Straight running is not a problem,'' says Bhutia to

Actis closes $130m fund for South East Asia

Actis closes $130m fund for South East Asia Emerging markets private equity investor Actis has closed its Actis ASEAN Fund on $130m. Investors in the fund include private sector institutional investors from North America, Europe and Asia. Actis closed its Actis Malaysia Fund on $60m in 2004. Due to investor interest the